Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and ground black pepper.

Make the honey garlic sauce: combine the honey, warm water, salt, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper, stirring thoroughly to mix well.

Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat, then add the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter.

Place the pork chops in the skillet and pan-fry one side without moving for 3 to 4 minutes, until a golden brown crust develops.

Flip and pan-fry the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

Push the pork chops to one side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the empty space.

Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and saute for about 10 seconds, just until it starts to turn light brown.

Pour in the honey garlic sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to a thicker consistency and turns a rich amber brown.

Spoon the sauce over the pork chops, turn off the heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.